Bleckley County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bleckley County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bleckley County compares with Georgia
Bleckley County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bleckley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bleckley County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 22.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 6.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.86 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Bleckley County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Bleckley County: 22.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 75 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bleckley County since 2015: 64 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 57 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (1.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Bleckley County is I-16, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-87 (2), SR-112 (1) and SR-257 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bleckley County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Bleckley County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bleckley County.
- Check whether your routes use I-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bleckley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bleckley County) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 3 |
| SR-87 | 2 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-257 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bleckley County) |
|---|---|
| I-16 / Ga 112 | 3 |
| Georgia 26 | 2 |
| I 16 Near Sr 112 | 2 |
| I-16 Mm 30 | 2 |
| Sr 26 Near Barlow Rd | 2 |
| Sr 87 0.2 Miles South Bates Road | 2 |
| 32.38730439 -83.35390550Traw | 1 |
| Allison'S | 1 |
Bleckley County at a glance
| Population | 12,626 |
| Land area | 215.9 sq mi |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,362 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bleckley County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | -12% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +19% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +22% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Bleckley County
How common are truck crashes in Bleckley County?
Bleckley County has had 75 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 64 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bleckley County?
NHTSA data shows I-16 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Bleckley County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bleckley County?
Truck crashes in Bleckley County peak in October, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bleckley County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Bleckley County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bleckley County compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Bleckley County has 50.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bleckley County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.